Pensions

Long-term asset funds were first heralded by the then Chancellor Rishi Sunak in November 2020, as part of his plans for the post-Covid recovery — although much of the groundwork for these...

Pension schemes and asset owners have set out joint demands on how they expect the banking sector to help ensure a just transition. This investor collaboration involves Royal London Asset Management, Friends...

Isio has launched a new platform enabling pension schemes and other investors to sell illiquid assets. It says this launch was driven by demand from schemes, who often face difficulties when selling...

Mercer has partnered with technology provider EV to upgrade its pension modeller within its Mercer Money app, to provide a more holistic view of members’ retirement outlook.  EV will deliver DC pension...

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has elected Stewart Hastie to be its new chair.  He is a senior partner at Isio and takes over from LCP’s Steven Taylor. Hastie, who starts this two...

I marched on 10 Downing Street last month for justice for victims of financial misconduct. My particular experience and expertise relate to pension scams. For the last 10 years I have freely...

Almost one in five savers (19 per cent) have never reviewed how much is in their pension savings, according to research from The People’s Pension. The survey shows a similar proportion (21...

XPS Pensions Group has launched a new investment option for smaller DC schemes that targets a 20 per cent allocation to illiquid assets. This comes as a response to the Chancellor’s Mansion...

The Financial Conduct Authority has taken enforcement action against two advisers for “recklessly” exposing pension savers to unsuitable investments.  Both Stephen Joseph Burdett and James Paul Goodchild have been banned from working...

LV= has appointed Gary Beyer as its new protection proposition director. Beyer will join LV= in July and brings nearly 25 years of expertise in the financial services business. This includes roles...